Businesses in west Dorset say they are braced for another hit to trade as overnight closures on the A35 return - and one pub landlord is now planning to gather its own evidence on how the works are carried out.

Dorset beachgoers have shared painful memories of stepping on weever fish

A local parkrun is set to celebrate its 300th event this weekend

Local charity West Dorset Wilding is inviting people to share views on plans to release wild beavers into Brit Valley, as part of a public consultation.

Plans for a town centre pub that has ruffled feathers with residents in Bridport have been discussed again as its public consultation draws to a close

Tributes have been paid following the death of one of Bridport’s most beloved members of the community

Dog and cat owners could soon find it easier to compare vet prices, avoid surprise bills and challenge poor service under the biggest shake-up of the veterinary sector in 60 years.

Flying Ant Day is likely to take place between July and August in 2026, but what are the potential dates?

A fire has broken out on farmland near Kingston Russell in west Dorset at least 30 firefighters are tackling the blaze across 30 acres of farmland

Two arrests have been made in efforts to tackle anti-social driving in West Bay

VIDEO footage shows the scale of a farmland fire which destroyed 20 football pitches worth of crops.

A bike used by a firefighter to respond to emergencies which was stolen from a garage has been found

A BRIDPORT restaurant is seeking consent to add a retractable canopy to its town centre frontage.

A public appeal has been launched to help trace the next of kin of an 83-year-old man

Advice has been issue to rough sleepers as temperatures are set to surpass 30°C

The countdown is on for an outdoor cinema experience set for Lyme Regis

CAMPSITES, historic buildings, farm sites, homes and planning proposals for rural businesses across the Bridport and Beaminster area have been decided by Dorset Council.

A warning has been issued to beachgoers in Dorset to stay alert for venomous weever fish hiding beneath the sand

Dorset Council and Litter Free Dorset urge retailers to suspend disposable barbecue sales during extreme heat.

The Srebrenica Memorial Flag will be flown over County Hall in Dorchester on 11 July to mark the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Massacre and to commemorate all those who were killed, suffered, or were displaced during the genocide in and around S...

The shigella infection, which causes severe diarrhoea and stomach pain, has been identified as a "distinct public health threat” by experts.

Coneygar Lodge Care Home in Bridport hosted the event on Saturday, July 4, in aid of Julia’s House, Lantern Trust, and Dorset Mind, and raised £1,231.

Little Green Change delivered tailored work experience weeks for 2 x Year 10 and 2 x Year 12 students from The Woodroffe School.

The penalty comes after communications regulator Ofcom uncovered a 'widespread' and 'often deliberate' pattern of call-handling failures

A teenager has been left in a life-threatening condition following a crash

A section of the A35 remains closed after a crash.

A pillar of the community in Bridport who served the town for over a decade has sadly passed away

Two air ambulances have been scrambled to an incident in Bridport

Organisers of an annual Sausage and Cider Festival have enjoyed another year of success as hundreds gathered in Lyme Regis to celebrate

The Met Office has shared when the current July 2026 heatwave is going to end, amid amber heat health alerts being issued for some areas

Chickerell Steam & Vintage Show, held at Moor Farm, Knights in the Bottom attracted steam enthusiasts, families and day‑trippers from the local area and beyond

Residents in Lyme Regis are being urged to dial 999 as anti-social behaviour continues in town

A familiar boat washed up on the beach in West Bay

This beautiful little Dorset beach used to be at West Bay Harbour but sadly, it is no more

PERFORMANCE targets are still being missed in several areas at Dorset Council – despite a broadly positive report at the end of the 2025/26 financial year.

Nigel Farage has resigned as MP for Clacton, triggering a by-election as he denies wrongdoing over allegations about financial support.

When it's hot outside, it can be tempting to have a cold shower but this might not be the best option for doing so - here's what experts advise.

King Charles is making a special visit to Dorset today

AIRCRAFT enthusiasts should keep an eye on the skies this week as a major military air exercise takes place over Dorset

DRUG education in Dorset is to be extended to junior schools.

Bardfest has announced its 2026 line-up starting on Friday, August 28, and finishing Monday, August 31.

Firefighters tackled a major heathland wildfire.

From Bincombe and Bere Regis to Arish Mell and Cranborne, here are the surprising meanings and ancient origins behind nine of Dorset's best-known place names.

Here are some of Dorset's hidden hillforts that are worth visiting for their stunning views and fascinating history

STUDENTS from Beaminster School dazzled at their prom held at Haslebury Mill.

This beautiful Dorset walk in Bradford Peverell follows a Roman road through ancient woodland and rolling hills

A Bridport resident has urged action over noisy motorbikes around West Bay and the A35, saying 'loud bikers are ruining peaceful afternoons'

GOVERNMENT cuts to regional police budgets is likely to increase crime levels – Dorset’s police and crime panel has heard.

THEFTS of and from cars in Dorset have been declining – but the county’s police force is being asked to do more to tackle the problems.

A few postcodes across Dorset won prizes in the People's Postcode Lottery in June 2026, including in Bournemouth, Poole and Dorchester